International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
On 29 September the UN encourages action to reduce the food lost on farms and in supply chains and wasted in shops and homes.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserFAO and UNEP
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2020
About the day
The UN General Assembly designated the day in December 2019 and it was first observed in 2020, led by FAO and UNEP. It supports the global goal of halving food waste by 2030.
2026 theme
Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 29 September 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 29 September 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 29 September 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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